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R&B Hall of Famer Kenny Lattimore headlines this celebration of ’80s hitmaker and activist James Mtume. The founder of the band Mtume created funky R&B jams like “Juicy Fruit,” “You, Me and He,” “Would You Like to Fool Around” and “Breathless.” With his songwriting partner Reggie Lucas, he also produced for Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Stephanie Mills and Phyllis Hyman. This evening features special performances by two-time GRAMMY® winner Ms. Lisa Fischer (“How Can I Ease the Pain,” 20 Feet from Stardom) and Mtume’s captivating lead vocalist Tawatha Agee, led by musical director Ray Chew. Join us as we honor Mtume’s enduring impact on music, culture and politics.

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A Tribute to Mtume

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Spivey Hall welcomes back powerhouse Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer. After years of singing background for icons like The Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross, Sting, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, Fischer now takes center stage with her celebrated vocal prowess. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Lisa’s iconic background vocals or discovering her solo work for the first time, you’ll enjoy this deeply personal and powerful performance featuring a soulful and eclectic mix of genres, from rock to soul to jazz.

Lisa Fischer with Taylor Eigsti

Clayton State University

A reimagining of the classic album by R&B legend Chaka Khan and Chick Corea featuring the original drummer and Koerner Hall favourite, Lisa Fischer.

Echoes of an Era was a stunning jazz album released in 1982, featuring Chaka Khan, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Stanley Clarke, and Lenny White. With timeless standards like “All of Me,” “I Hear Music,” and “I Loves You, Porgy,” this project showcased Chaka’s incredible versatility as a vocalist and earned her a Grammy nomination in the jazz category.

Echoes of an Era feat. Lisa Fischer, Orrin Evans, Lenny White, and More

The Royal Conservatory of Music

“Hers is a voice so big and so spine-tinglingly beautiful that on a nightly basis it does the near impossible” (The Guardian). The two-time GRAMMY winner and 25-year collaborator with the Rolling Stones joins forces with acclaimed pianist and composer Orrin Evans and his outstanding trio for a week devoted to the classic Philly Soul sound of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Orrin Evans Trio

SFJAZZ Center

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet in Rueil-Malmaison, Paris, performing at Théâtre André Malraux. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

LINES Ballet in Rueil-Malmaison, Paris

Théâtre André Malraux

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, performing at Théâtre des Sablons. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

LINES Ballet in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris

Théâtre des Sablons

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet in Évreux, France performing at Le Cadran. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

LINES Ballet in Évreux

The Cadran

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet in Seville, Spain performing at Teatro de la Maestranza. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

LINES Ballet in Seville

Teatro de la Maestranza

SOPAC welcomes the return of an icon: two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and master song interpreter Lisa Fischer brings her critically acclaimed trio Grand Baton back to the Mainstage! Praised by The New York Times as “a singer of truly prodigious range and delicacy,” and featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, Fischer transcends genre and captivates listeners of every generation with her range of a repertoire, from Prog Rock and Psychedelic Soul to African, Middle Eastern & Caribbean rhythms to European Classical influences. Don’t miss this legendary performer live at SOPAC!

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

South Orange Performing Arts Center

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet in Scottsdale, AZ performing at Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

LINES Ballet in Scottsdale

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Time to blow the roof off the place. NJPAC Jazz Advisor Christian McBride (16x GRAMMY® nominee and 8x winner) and his Big Band welcome a fierce lineup of vocalists: Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), Lisa Fischer (background singer for Luther Vandross, The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan and Tina Turner, whose journey was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom) and NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves. It’s a star-studded prelude to McBride’s forthcoming album, which combines big voices with big band.

philip bailey, lisa fischer, dianne reeves and christian mcbride big band

This celebration of the versatile and widely influential jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, whose nicknames included Sassy and the Divine Sarah, will find talented admirers performing her music in front of a full orchestra. “Among the singers of her generation, only Ella Fitzgerald enjoyed comparable stature,” The New York Times wrote of Vaughan, whose hits included “It’s Magic,” “What Lola Wants” and “Make Yourself Comfortable.”

Sarah Vaughan: A Sassy Centennial

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Alonzo King LINES Ballet makes its Kennedy Center debut with an elegant, soulful work created in collaboration with Grammy Award®–winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran, who join the company to perform live.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River

Kennedy Center

After four decades of featured background singing with icons like Luther Vandross, The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, Ms. Lisa Fischer set out to take center stage with her own humble, heartfelt song. The 2013 Best Documentary Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom altered the course of Lisa’s musical journey, telling her story, with clips of her legendary duets with Sting or with Mick Jagger on “Gimme Shelter”, left audiences eager to see and hear more.

Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Dakota

Ranky Tanky’s “get funky” vibe and Fischer’s versatile vocal talents pair up for an entertaining night of music- making. Once one of the world’s busiest rock ‘n roll backup singers, Fischer now commands the spotlight with her unequaled vocal range. With its warm West African Island rhythms, Ranky Tanky provides the party atmosphere with its South Carolina Gullah roots. Together, the pairing delivers an evening of stories and song reminiscent of lively dance halls and cozy juke joints.

Ranky Tanky with Very Special Guest Ms. Lisa Fischer

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

“Hers is a voice so big and so spine-tinglingly beautiful that on a nightly basis it does the near impossible” (The Guardian). Two-time GRAMMY winner Lisa Fischer joins Gullah groovemasters Ranky Tanky for an incendiary reprise of their sold out 2022 residency.

Known far and wide for her powerhouse vocals and prominent role in director Morgan Neville’s Oscar-winning 2013 music documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, Fischer won a GRAMMY for her #1 charting R&B single “How Can I Ease the Pain” and has toured for over two decades with the Rolling Stones, belting out “Gimme Shelter” to astonished audiences around the world. She’s contributed her soaring instrument to innumerable film soundtracks and performances alongside Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, Gregory Porter, Chris Botti, Sting, and industrial rock juggernaut Nine Inch Nails.

Ms. Lisa Fischer w/ Ranky Tanky

Get in a Gullah groove with GRAMMY® winning South Carolina band Ranky Tanky. Born of the Gullah culture of the Carolina Coast and Sea Islands, their music is a thrilling collision of traditional spirituals, call and response, folk songs, and playground chants, infused with hot American jazz. Featuring Quentin Baxter (Drums and Percussion), Kevin Hamilton (Bass), Clay Ross (Guitar and Vocals), Charlton Singleton (Trumpet and Vocals) and the phenomenal vocals of lead singer Quiana Parler.

Ranky Tanky with very special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer

The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians, Ranky Tanky, who mix jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B. The GRAMMY-winning powerhouse vocalist Lisa Fischer joins them as a special guest. Fischer has toured for over 25 years with the Rolling Stones and made a standout appearance in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom.

Ranky Tanky & Lisa Fischer

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet in Los Angeles, California performing at the Wallis Annenberg Theatre. Celebrating over four decades of evocative dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision adheres to the classical form—the linear, mathematical and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. The company will perform King’s newest creation, Deep River, a collaboration with composer Jason Moran and vocalist Lisa Fischer. Bending the lines between classical and contemporary ballet, he draws on the strengths of his extraordinary dancers, altering the way we look at ballet today.

LINES Ballet on Tour

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs Deep River, featuring a live performance by GRAMMY Award winning vocalist Lisa Fischer set to a score by jazz pianist, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Jason Moran. Created in celebration of LINES Ballet’s 40th anniversary season, the work is King’s second collaboration with Fischer and his ninth collaboration with Moran.

Lisa Fischer is a longtime background singer for icons like Luther Vandross, The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails.

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Join Alonzo King LINES Ballet on tour in Costa Mesa, California performing at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Celebrating over four decades of evocative dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision adheres to the classical form—the linear, mathematical and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. The company will perform King’s newest creation, Deep River, a collaboration with composer Jason Moran and vocalist Lisa Fischer. Bending the lines between classical and contemporary ballet, he draws on the strengths of his extraordinary dancers altering the way we look at ballet today.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

It was at the Stanford Jazz Festival in 2017 that Lisa Fischer (Rolling Stones, Sting, 20 Feet from Stardom) and Grammy-winning pianist and SJW alumnus Taylor Eigsti first played as a duo — and the world stood still. Every note of those first songs still resonates with Lisa and Taylor, so much so that they took their duo on tour. Now they’ve crafted an entire evening of music for you. Lisa will astonish you with her vocal mastery and stage magic, and together with Taylor she’ll reach directly into your soul in this special concert.

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Lisa Fischer

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Jul 9, 2026

A Tribute to Mtume · New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Mar 28, 2026

Lisa Fischer with Taylor Eigsti · Spivey Hall

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